Physical Activity and Television Viewing in Relation to Risk of Undiagnosed Abnormal Glucose Metabolism in Adults

2004248 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

David W. Dunstan · Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute

Jo Salmon · Deakin University

Neville Owen · University of Queensland

Timothy Armstrong · Australian Institute of Health and Welfare

Paul Zimmet · Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute

Timothy A. Welborn · University of Western Australia

Adrian J. Cameron

Abstract

These findings suggest a protective effect of physical activity and a deleterious effect of TV time on the risk of abnormal glucose metabolism in adults. Population strategies to reduce risk of abnormal glucose metabolism should focus on reducing sedentary behaviors such as TV time, as well as increasing physical activity.

Topics & Keywords

Physical Activity and Health Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet Health and Lifestyle Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Diabetes Care

Volume 27, Issue 11, pp. 2603-2609

DOI: 10.2337/diacare.27.11.2603

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